Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland study reveals crypto investors swayed by Bitcoin returns

The study highlights how Bitcoin's past performance influences investor behavior, potentially impacting broader economic spending patterns.

The US approved high-leverage Bitcoin trading while crypto founders remain legally blocked from raising funds

On May 29, the CFTC approved a Bitcoin perpetual contract for a regulated US exchange. Almost three months later, on Aug. 18, the SEC proposed a legal route through which crypto projects could someday raise money from the public under rules written for token networks.

August 23, 2026, 2:30 pm

Paul Sztorc’s Bitcoin Fork ECX Rips Past 25,000 Blocks in Just 13 Hours

Since Paul Sztorc’s ECX hard fork kicked off, more than 25,092 blocks have been mined during the Alpha phase, and block times have swung wildly. The network has already chewed through several difficulty adjustments, with some delivering massive upward jolts.

August 23, 2026, 2:28 pm

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Stacks enables Bitcoin finality for all transactions

Stacks' integration with Bitcoin enhances security and trust, potentially boosting adoption of decentralized applications and financial products.

August 23, 2026, 1:48 pm

Crypto Skeptic Rashida Tlaib Holds Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds up to $30,000 in iShares Bitcoin (BTC) Trust ETF positions and up to $15,000 in a Grayscale Ethereum (ETH) staking fund, her latest financial disclosure shows. The Michigan Democrat voted against the CLARITY Act in July 2025 and co-sponsored a resolution targeting crypto corruption.

August 23, 2026, 12:00 pm

Robert Kiyosaki Bets on Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Amid “More Fake Dollars”

Robert Kiyosaki warned followers on X that the US Treasury is printing more fake dollars, pointing to an expanded buyback program for longer-dated Treasury securities. The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad labeled the move another round of quantitative easing in disguise.

August 23, 2026, 11:40 am

EU Carbon Taxes Push Bitcoin Mining to Russia, Study Claims

The study, published by three Vietnamese investigators, found a positive relation between the EU’s carbon emissions pricing and a so-called “leakage” to cheaper jurisdictions, such as Russia. This means that as carbon allowance pricing grows, some of this mining activity shifts to Russia to maximize profits.

August 23, 2026, 7:30 am

Ray Dalio Warns of Looming US Debt Crisis and Urges Gold and Bitcoin Allocations

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is highlighting unsustainable US government finances and recommending investors underweight bonds while allocating 10-15% to gold and a bit of bitcoin.

August 23, 2026, 7:04 am

Bitcoin Miners Get a Lifeline as Hashprice Explodes 20% Higher

Over the last four days, Bitcoin’s hashprice has climbed 20.41%, punching into territory not seen since May. Bitcoin miners are pocketing fatter revenue from the latest price rally, delivering a badly needed reprieve after months of tighter margins.

August 23, 2026, 6:30 am

Bitcoin Cash Spot demand stays weak for 10 days – But overheating signals emerge

Bitcoin Cash follows the broader market trend, but investors still need to remain cautious.

August 23, 2026, 6:00 am

Bitcoin drops below $76K, wiping out $100M in long positions

The recent Bitcoin sell-off highlights the risks of high leverage in volatile markets, potentially deterring future bullish speculation.

August 23, 2026, 5:31 am

Bitcoin’s ECX Fork Is Coming: When It Hits and Who Gets Free Coins

Bitcoin holders are lined up to receive a matching balance of a new asset called ecash (ECX) when the project kicks off its three-stage hard-fork rollout with an alpha launch around Bitcoin block height 963648. The launch comes from Layertwo Labs, founded and led by longtime Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc, also known as Truthcoin.

August 23, 2026, 4:00 am

BTC Exchange Price

$77,238.00 +0.60%

$75,775.00 Low High $77,595.00

$1.55T Market Cap

$28.12B Total Volume (1.81%)

$126,080 All Time High -38.74%

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